Configuring the Monitor
Revised October 2004
3800 Vital Signs Monitor Service Manual
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Configuring the Monitor
This chapter explains how to configure the monitor.
3.1
System Setup
The Escort M8 Vital Signs Monitor Setup Menu System provides access to operational and
parameter settings. The Operational Menus are configured for easy access through the use of a
keypad on the monitor front panel. The Parameter Menus are configured, also for easy access
through the use of a Parameter Icon system and a Rotary Knob.
Menu options are selected by using the Rotary Knob. To select an option turn the Rotary Knob
until the desired option is highlighted, then press the knob to select.
Menus have a two (2) minute timeout feature. If no action is taken for two (2) minutes this menu
will automatically close and return the monitor to the normal monitoring mode. To manually
return to normal monitoring mode, press the NORMAL SCREEN key.
Figure 3-1. Setup Menu
3.1.1 Setup Menu
To access the Setup Menu, press the SETUP key on the monitor front panel. The Setup options
available are Parameters, Waveforms, Recorder, Alarm Suspend, Save/Restore and Biomedical;
there is also a Close option that will return the monitor to normal monitoring mode.
Figure 3-2. Setup Biomedical Menu
3.1.2 Setup Biomedical Menu.
To access the Setup Biomedical Menu, rotate the Rotary Knob until the Biomedical option is
highlighted then press the Knob. This menu allows the operator to view the monitor
configuration, configure the alarm system parameters, configure the system, set the monitor up
for service and perform factory setups.
